Arthur Greene Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

Arthur J. Greene, 90, lifelong Proctor and Duluth resident, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 in St. Mary's Medical Center Hospice. He was born on Feb. 26, 1918 to Carl and Doris (Gilderman) Greene. He was a 1937 Proctor High School graduate and had attended the Duluth Junior College. He was an All Conference athlete at both schools. After Pearl Harbor, Mr. Greene joined the Military Service. He served with the B17 Bomber Squadron of the 8th AirCorpe, stationed in England. At the end of the World War II, he returned home and entered into Business Sales traveling Minnesota and North Dakota. During these travels, he met and married the former Jean Ashley of White Bear Lake, Minn. Mr. Greene represented three companies during his working years and had interests in Commercial Real Estate. He was a life member of the Protective Order of the Elks and a strong advocate of the Elks Youth Camp in Brainerd. He also headed the planning committee which resulted in the Elks new location on Haines Road. Arthur was a member of the Lester Park Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed boating and fishing at his summer home which he built on Island Lake. He also enjoyed time spent bowling and golfing. Arthur loved to socialize and entertain at his home. He later enjoyed his Friday and Sunday meals at Lakeview Castle and his many breakfasts at Amazing Grace Cafe. Mr. Greene is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jean (April 22, 2000); four sisters, Irma Greene, Adeline Tarbell, Ethel Baumgartner and Helen Hagelin; and one brother, Carl Greene. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends VISITATION:10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 in Bell Brothers Jarvi Dowd Chapel. Rev. David Werner officiating. Burial will be at Park Hill Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Duluth Combined Honor Guard. Memorials are preferred to the Greene Scholarship Fund at Proctor High School or St. Mary's Hospice.

This obituary was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.

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Art will be missed by me very much! He was a very interesting person to talk to. I especially liked to hear about the past. The things he did and his thoughts of today. When my wife Susan and I visited him in Duluth we went to The Lake View Castle or we had dinner at his appartment, over looking the Duluth Skyline. What a view he had. His specillty at his place was Venison Stew, and a good drink to go with it. I think of the times when he would share with me some of his creative...

Dennis Wink

September 18, 2008 | South Milwaukee, WI

To the family of Mr. Greene:

I was blessed to have known Art. He was such a kind and loving man. He had so much passion for life. He was much to be admired. All the years working at the Lakeview Castle, not only was he a great customer, but a good friend. It comforts me to know he is with god, his wife Jean, and many friends and family. He will be missed but we can carry our memories in our hearts.

Joel Norgren

September 17, 2008 | Las Vegas, NV

We were so very sad to hear about Art's passing. He was a wonderful man and a dear friend of ours and my late parents, Betty and Vern Youngdahl. Whenever we were in Duluth we got together with Art, often at The Lakeview Castle. It is unfortunate that we haven't been up that way in about 3 years. We tried to stay in touch and will miss him on our next visit. Our sympathy to his family from my husband, Dennis and me!

Susan Goode

September 16, 2008 | South Milwaukee, WI

I only knew Art for a short time but in my eyes he was the kindest and sweetest gentlman and I loved his cigar, kind of reminded me of my dad. Always a smile and a hello each time I saw him.
He truely will be missed by all the people that came in contact with him.

Jackie Best

September 16, 2008 | Virginia, MN

Marcie Stoyke and all of the Amazing Grace Staff. We love you A.J.
You were so much apart of the Grace.
We will miss you sitting at Jeans table.
I was so glad to have met you as all of us here.
Bless all that love you.

Marcie Stoyke

September 16, 2008 | Duluth, MN

We were saddened to hear of Art's passing. He was a truly amazing person. We enjoyed many Saturday and especially Sunday afteroons watching the Vikings and solving the problems of the world. Because of his love of golf, we are also now avid followers of the PGA and especially Tiger Woods. We will miss his smile and his passion for life and yes even his cigars.
Art will have a special place in our heart and our memories.
Our thoughts and prayers go with you.

Howard & Laurie Peterson

September 16, 2008 | Duluth, MN

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